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American Royals by Katharine McGee is an alternate history young adult novel where General George Washington became the first King of America, establishing a royal lineage. Princess Beatrice, heir to the throne, is pressured to choose a noble suitor but secretly loves her bodyguard. Meanwhile, her sister Samantha navigates her feelings for Beatrice's suitor, and their friend Nina faces challenges in a secret relationship with Samantha's twin, Prince Jefferson, while dealing with their manipulative ex, Daphne. The narrative unfolds through these four women's perspectives, exploring themes of power, love, and duty. One character experiences a coma.